Monday, June 26, 2017

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Learn tactical, applicable sales
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Apply today to be a member of this non-competitive, one per industry
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The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour classroom Core Course training. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back to their community in approved University of Missouri Extension activities.

Extension Council meeting.
The MU Extension council of Warren County meets at 7:00 PM on the 4th Monday of each month unless announced in advance.
If a federal holiday falls on the 4th Monday of the month the meeting will be rescheduled and announced 1 month in advance.
The meetings are held at the Extension Center in Warren County, 107 W. Walton, Warrenton, MO 63383
The Extension Center phone number is 636-456-3444.
As outlined in Missouri Sunshine Law statutes parts of some meeting may be closed to the public.
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Cooking Matters is a hands-on cooking class where objectives focus on important aspects of selecting and preparing nutritious, safe, and low-cost foods. Participants will also learn how to eat healthier, cook healthier, read nutrition labels, and skills for smart grocery shopping on a budget. Participants get to take home free groceries to prepare a recipe a second time at their home.

Session topic:

Participants will discuss a nutrition topic and complete 2-3 recipes. The class will sample their recipes and clean up dishes and cooking spaces.

Registration:

Register by calling Melissa Cotton, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist at the University of Missouri Extension in Pettis County at 660-827-0591 or email at cottonmr@missouri.edu.

Pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law: Notice is given that the Greene County Extension Council will conduct an open meeting on this day for the purpose of conducting the business of the Greene County Extension Council. A few days before each meeting the council packet is available for viewing online. A small lunch is generally available for purchase at the meeting.

Registration:

None required. Call the Greene County Extension Center at (417) 881-8909 for more information.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 is a strength training program based on research by Tufts University to help men and women increase strength, flexibility and balance. Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 program is designed to provide access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program for middle age and older adults. During each session, a set of 8 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done, along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.

Registration:

Contact the MU Extension Center in Miller County at 573-369-2394

Registrationdeadline:

4/28/2017

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00There is no charge for this program due to a grant from Miller County Health Center

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults; access to a safe, structured, and effective strength-training program. Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each class, a prescribed set of eight upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.

Session topic:

Warm-up, 8 strength training exercises, and a cool-down including stretches and deep breathing.

Registration:

Pre-Registration Required. Contact the Pettis County Extension Office at 660-827-0591.

Missouri's Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults; access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 2 is a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of eight to 10 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice. Participants are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to gradually build the strength beneficial to health. All equipment is provided.

Session topic:

Warm-up, 8 strength-training exercises, and a cool-down including stretches and deep-breathing exercises.

Registration:

To register, contact the Pettis County Extension Office at 660-827-0591.

This course is designed to help people who have diabetes or individuals who care for someone who has diabetes to become better self-managers of their condition. This program will consist of six sessions each lasting 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Participants will learn to plan healthful meals with balanced carbohydrates, learn more about the benefits of physical activity, discuss blood sugar highs and lows, and how to communicate more effectively with health professionals. Participants will receive a free book. The program will be held at Clarity Healthcare, 141 Communications Drive, Hannibal, MO 63401.

Session topic:

Participants will learn how to prevent or delay complications from diabetes, plan a low fat meal, deal with stress and how to increase physical activity. Action plans will be made for the next week.

Registration:

This program is free and open to the public. Please contact Clarity Healthcare at 573-603-1460 to register.

Do you want to know more about gardening? Would you like to share that knowledge with others? Consider enrolling in the spring 2017 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Course held in the Lake of the Ozarks Area. You will receive 30 hours of instruction in soils, composting, insects, disease prevention, plant growth, flowers, woody ornamentals, turf, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs, and landscaping. Classes are taught by University of Missouri state and regional specialists and Master Gardeners themselves. more...

Session topic:

Lawns and Turf

Registration:

Space is limited, so do not delay. Please register by May 24 so materials can be prepared. Registration materials can be accessed and downloaded at http://extension.missouri.edu/miller
For more information and registration materials contact Patricia Barrett or Terri Gerling at the Miller County University of Missouri Extension Center, PO Box 20, 134 Second Street, Tuscumbia, MO 65082. You may email barrettpr@missouri.edu or millerco@missouri.edu; phone (573) 369-2394.
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Registrationdeadline:

5/24/2017

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$150.00The general public can attend any session for $10. Please call the county office at 573-369-2394 to sign up. Couples can attend for $250

The Greene County Senior tax fund has provided university extension with a grant to conduct the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, level 1 class for seniors in Strafford, Missouri. The participants will complete a pre and post assessment to measure improvements in strength, balance and flexibility. The will take part in the 16 session course.

Employees, retirees and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program, a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy–Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice and/or have approval from the instructor. All equipment provided. (Must attend 14/16 classes to earn 100 Wellness Points, Cost: $50)

Employees, retirees and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program. It can get your fitness journey (re)started, right on campus! Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Geared toward older adults or sedentary middle-aged females who want to improve strength, balance and flexibility. All equipment provided. (Must attend 14/16 classes to earn 100 Wellness Points, Cost: $50)

Participants will receive hands on experience as well as the most current step by step recommendations for food preservation procedures (pressure canning, boiling water canning, freezing and dehydrating).

Session topic:

Canning Basics - pressure canning green beans

Registration:

Contact Janet Hackert at 660.425.6434 or HackertJ@missouri.edu for more information or to register.

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a motion to modify. It is conducted in cooperation with Missouri’s circuit courts.

Registration:

Pre-registration is required. If your case is being heard in Ray County, to register contact: Circuit Clerk 816-776-2335 P.O. Box 594 Richmond, MO 64085 If your case is being heard out of county, to register contact: Ray County Extension Office (816) 776-6961.

This is a radio program that allow MU Extension Specialist in the area of Agronomy, Livestock and Ag Business to educate the public on current issue with the goal of providing listeners information to improve their agricultural operations.

Session topic:

This is a radio program that allow MU Extension Specialist in the area of Agronomy, Livestock and Ag Business to educate the public on current issue with the goal of providing listeners information to improve their agricultural operations.

Raymond and Russell Neill Farm. The farm is approximately 9.5 miles east on Highway 32 from the four way stop in Stockton on the right side of the road or approximately 6 miles west on Highway 32 from the intersection of Highway 123 and Highway 32 in Fair Play, Mo on the left side of the road.16640 S Highway 32, Fair Play MO map...

Description:

The program will consist of an overview and discussion of the cattle and grazing operation focusing on pasture management, livestock management, weed and brush control.
Along with the discussion, there will be a tour of the livestock and farming operation. Following the tour, we will have a potluck dinner so bring your favorite dish. MU Extension will provide the meat, buns, paper products and water. Also, bring your lawn chair.

Registration:

Please preregister to the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417 – 276 – 3313 or by email at davismp@missouri.edu.

This program will explain the history of MU Extension, how it is funded, the benefits it provides to the community, and the funding issues that must be remedied for educational programs and services to continue.